Summary of Contents for RAB Lightcloud Blue XDIM/LCB
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Welcome Lightcloud Phase Dimmer XDIM/LCB XDIM/LCBS WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 1(844) LIGHTCLOUD 1(844) 544-4825...
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Hello The Lightcloud Blue Phase Dimmer can be used to control wired standard lighting or wirelessly control the Lightcloud Blue-enabled lighting. Easily use the up/down paddle to adjust the dim level or turn lights on/off. Brightness lights illuminate to reflect current brightness levels .
Safety Information • To avoid risk of fire and electrical shock, products shall be installed in accordance with electrical code and regulations. • Cutoff the power at the circuit breaker or fuse before installation. • If you’re not clear about any content of the instructions, please consult a licensed electrician.
Basic Operation Replaceable Control Component • The Power component is the base of the unit that is hardwired into a standard wall box. • The Control Component can detach from the Power component by pulling the Power Cutoff Switch until the stops. Power Component Control Component...
Basic Operation (cont’d) Functional Parts XDIM/LCB: Status On/Up Paddle Indicator Brightness Indicator Off/Down Reset Paddle Button Phase Power Selector Indicator Switch Power Cutoff Switch • Short Press: Within 0.5 seconds • Long Press: Over 0.5 seconds • Double Press: Within 1 second...
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XDIM/LCBS: On/Up Paddle Status Indicator Brightness Indicator Reset Off/Down Button Paddle Phase Power Selector Indicator Switch Power Cutoff Switch • Short Press: Within 0.5 seconds • Long Press: Over 0.5 seconds • Double Press: Within 1 second On/Up Paddle • Turn lights ON: Single press •...
Basic Operation (cont’d) Off/Down Paddle • Turn lights OFF: Single press • Decrease brightness: press and hold, release at desired setting • Decrease to minimum brightness level: Double press Power Indicator • Confirms the dimmer is receiving power Power Cutoff Switch •...
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Basic Operation (cont’d) Multi-Gang Installation Derating Single-Gang Double-Gang Triple-Gang Rating Rating Rating 120 Vac, 120 Vac, 120 Vac, 60 Hz, 60 Hz, 60 Hz, 500 W Tungsten 400 W Tungsten 300 W Tungsten 300 W CFL/LED/ 300 W CFL/LED/ 300 W CFL/LED/ Electronic Electronic Electronic...
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Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device (cont’d) Single Pole Installation Option 1: Control non-Lightcloud Blue enabled products. Run wire for Hot, Neutral (optional), Ground and Load. See Wiring Scheme 1 or 2. Option 2: Control Lightcloud Blue enabled products. Remotely run wire for Hot, Neutral, and Ground. See Wiring Scheme 1.
Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device (cont’d) Find a Suitable Location • Lightcloud Blue devices should be positioned within 60 ft. of each other • Building materials such as brick, concrete and steel construction may require additional Lightcloud Blue devices to extend around an obstruction Add an additional Lightcloud Blue Device to extend network range...
Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device Turn off Power WARNING • Place the wall switch in the off position • Turn off the main power at the breaker panel or remove the fuse from the fuse box Remove Existing Switch Remove Existing Switch •...
Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device (cont’d) Typical Wiring Single-Pole Wiring Scheme 1 (neutral and hot wire) Green screw Ground Copper screw Brass screw (load) Dimmer Load Silver screw Black screw (Neutral) Line Neutral Dimmer Location 1 Green Load screw (Light(s)) Copper Brass screw...
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Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device (cont’d) Wiring Scheme 2 (hot wire only) Green screw Ground Copper Brass screw screw (load) Dimmer Load Silver screw Black screw (Neutral) Line Neutral Dimmer Location 1 Green Load screw (Light(s)) Copper Brass screw screw Silver screw Black...
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Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device (cont’d) Install and Fix the Dimmer • Ensure the Control Component is attached to the Power Component. Carefully position all wires inside the wall box, leaving enough room to insert the Dimmer. Secure the Dimmer with the mounting screws provided. Wall Box Dimmer Mounting Screws...
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Installing your Lightcloud Blue Device (cont’d) • Connect the face plate to the installed back plate and gently push it until it clicks into place. Be sure to align the divets on the back and face plate to make it easier to remove the faceplate when needed.
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Controlling your Lightcloud Blue Device Confirm your device is powered on. Download the Lightcloud Blue app from the Apple® App Store or Google® Play store. Launch the app and create an account. Tap the "add device" icon in the app to start connecting devices.
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Setting Device to Pairing Mode To restore your Lightcloud Blue Dimmer to factory settings, use the following methods. Method 1: Delete from App Open the app and access the device settings for the paired device. Be sure that the dimmer is online and select "Delete from Site".
Sensor Detection Range Best mounting height of dimmer: 4ft. Maximum horizontal detection range 26.25ft 19.69 13.12 6.56 6.56 13.12 19.69 26.25ft Maximum vertical detection range 6.56 13.12 19.69 26.25ft Functionality Configuration All configuration of Lightcloud Blue products is performed using the Lightcloud Blue app. Emergency default If communication is lost, the Lightcloud Blue lamps may fall back to a specific state, such as turning the Lightcloud Blue lamps on.
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RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of your body. FCC Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Lightcloud Lightcloud Blue is a Bluetooth mesh wireless lighting control system that allows you to control RAB’s various compatible devices. Each device in a system can communicate with any other device, maximizing the control system’s reach. Learn more at www.lightcloud.com...
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